How long do helium latex balloons last?

[jgenie]

If I buy latex balloons with helium on Wednesday morning, will they still be nice looking on Thursday morning? TIA

[kristac]

not likely. Going on 11 days now with our mylar balloons and they are still on the ceiling.

[MoJo]

My experience has always been less than 24 hours. 12, maybe, less if they have to go through temperature fluctuations.

[BDKmom]

My experience has always been less than 24 hours. 12, maybe, less if they have to go through temperature fluctuations.

This has been my experience also.

[jgenie]

Thanks! I'll make sure to buy the mylar balloons instead.

[Dayzy]

The woman at the party store told us last week that it was 10 hours for latex balloons.

[newnana]

yep, 12 max for latex.

The Dollar stores around us have a great supply of mylar. And they are $1. It's become our go to for balloons in quantity for the smaller size. Have fun!

[SnuggleBuggles]

I Wish there were some consistency! They could be fine or not. Buy Thursday morning.

[NewMom2007]

Party City will add a spritz of hi-float, which keeps latex balloons floating for a while (as in well over a week). It costs per balloon, but totally worth it.

I have a huge balloon (like a 36" round) still on the ceiling from Thanksgiving (I swear, this thing might be here longer than we are!). Meanwhile, similar balloons without the hi-float start to deflate the next day.

[Momit]

I bought latex the night before a noon party once, and they had definitely started to droop but were still ok at the beginning of the party. By the end a few were really low. Now I get them the day of the party. Great tips for inexpensive Mylar and the hi-float stuff. We usually get one "theme" balloon that matches paper goods and fill in the rest with coordinating colors from whichever store is cheap and convenient.